Teen violence: Gilbert assault suspect arrested again in connection with separate attack
An 18-year-old who was arrested in connection with a teen violence incident in Gilbert has been arrested once again, this time by police in another East Valley city.
Teen violence: PCSO announces new arrest in connection with November assault of teen near San Tan Valley
The suspect, identified as a 19-year-old, was arrested days after the arrest of Jacob Pennington was announced by officials with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office.
Gilbert teen violence: Town rocked by ‘Gilbert Goons' controversy
The investigation will determine if the so-called ‘Gilbert Goons’ can be classified as a criminal street gang under Arizona law.
Gilbert teen violence: Victim's mother speaks out after 4 were arrested for assault, robbery at In-N-Out
"Innocent victims that have been attacked have kind of just come forward, and it just raised awareness," said the victim's mother. "I think it may have put pressure on the police department to take initiative and reopen these cases that, quite frankly, should never have been closed."
Gilbert teen violence: Arrests made in connection with violent August parking lot incident
Authorities in Gilbert say they've made 4 arrests in connection with a violent incident that happened at a parking lot in the East Valley town in August 2023. Two of the suspects are juveniles and 2 are adults.
Gilbert teen violence: Police ask for help identifying suspects in more cases
Gilbert Police are now asking for help in identifying suspects in more cases. The photos are from four of the nine cases being investigated.
Here's why officers are looking at if the so-called 'Gilbert Goons' are a classified criminal street gang
Following acts of teen violence in the community, parents have voiced their concerns about the so-called “Gilbert Goons." While law enforcement has yet to publicly name anyone as a member, the Gilbert Police Department is considering whether the group can be classified as a criminal street gang.



















